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The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30
Subscription. ST. Per Annum
WEDNESDAY. MARCH 80. 1887.
The Interstate Commission

The President has appointed the
following inter state commissioners:
Thomas M. Cooley, Of Michigan,
for term Of six years; VIM. r. Nor
rison, of Illinois, for five years; Au-
gustus Schoonmaker, of New York,
for four years; Adace f, Walker, OF
Vermont, for three years; Walter F.
Bragg, of Alabama, for two years.
The impression will be general,
we believe, that the President has
made very wise and happy selections
in making up the commission. The
luck Of the "man OF destiny" abides
with him. Opposition and complaint
in almost every quarter, it would
seem, have been most successfully
disarmed and quoted. All sections
possible to reach have been given
epresentstion-giving two to the
west, two to the east and one to the
south. The men selected are able,
clean and honest One Of the most
difficult tasks, without doubt, that
has fallen to an American president,
Mr.. Cleveland seems to have sue
ceeded admirably in disposing of, in
a manner that will give satisfaction
to the people.
Judge Cooley, who gets the long
term, is a republican, but supported
Mr.. Cleveland in 1884. He is ad
mittedly one of the most learned
jurists and well equipped lawyers in
the country and has had much expe-
rience with laws relating to corpo.
rations. For three years he was judge
Of the supreme court of Michigan.
Mr.. Morrison, who OF the demo
Gratis, receives the next highest term,
is q lawyer of ability, is an industrl
Gus worker, and above all is an hon
est, incorruptible and fair man.
Mr.. Walker, the second republl-
can on the commission, is lawyer,
and intimate friend Of Senator Ed
munds. He has been a member of
the Vermont legislature and is said
to have taken leading part IN
shaping railroad Legislation In that
State.
Augustus Schoonmaker is law,
yer, and his reputation is given an
endorsement by the statement that
he was close personal friend of
Mr.. Tilden
Walter L. Bragg, the southern
member, is an Arkanslan, having
formerly lived at Camden, where he
has mother and several brothers
now living. He is a man of brains,
energy and qualities eminently fit
ting him for the duties devolving
upon him. For Tour years he was
president of the Alabama railroad
commission in which position he is
said TO have given evidence of re
markable aptitude in judging of
railroad affairs.
Collectively the COMMISSION will
be acceptable to the people. And
1t does not seem that the railroad
men have cause to complain. The
commissioners are able, clean and
honest men, who will, no doubt, con
strue the law justly aud judge OF
the problems which viii come be
fore them with lmpartiality and a
desire to do justice TO all concerned.
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The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30

THE intent of John Sherman's
southern tour was made plainly man
lfest by his speech at Nashville,
Tenn, last Thursday. lie touched
upon the war issues, the tariff and
the race problem, and closed by an
appeal to Tenncssceans to help the
g. 0. p. regain the reins of govern
ment. If there has been any doubt
about Mr.. Sherm ans presidential as
pirations this speech of his will dis
sipate 1t. And it may be remarked,
en- PEASANT, that if there existed any
cause for especial effort to cement
Tennessee democracy for effective
resistance against republican over
lures, it no longer exists since Sher-
man visit.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30

Mr.. WATTERsoN, the gifted editor
of the Courier Journal, seems to be
recovering from his recent disgrunt-
led condition. He now declares that
Mr.. Cleveland is the only democrat
who can be elected to the presiden-
cy in 1888. He utterly repudiates
the alleged Hill boom. Good for
Watterson.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30

Land Onlee at Dardanellc. Ark. March 3. 1881
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has llcd notice Of his intention
that said proof VIII be made before the County
Judge Of Pope county, at Dover, Ark, ON
April 10. 1885, VIZ:
r. 7. RYE, HI entry No. 1864, for the n @ =
see %. TIP 8, n west.
he names the following witnesses 60 nroye
his continuous residence upon, and cultiya-
ton Of. said lGnd viz:
W. ii. Marley. l.. w. Dirkey, Cornelius
smith and }. 4. Moore, OF Dover, ilrk.
apl Lot a. G.. LEAfING, Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30

Two weeks ago, Walter Ridgely, a
farmer, living twenty miles north of
Texarkana, shot and killed two fer
rymen who were trying TO force ex-
horbitant charges on a st. Louis
drummer for putting him across the
river. Ridgely took the drummer's
part. The ferrymen insulted him
for this and attempted to draw their
weapons when Ridgely shot them
both dead Al the examining trial
he was discharged. John Murphy,
brother Of one Of the men killed, and
an uncle OF the other, swore to kill
Ridgely on sight Last Saturday
Ridgely, on horseback, was return
ing from neighbors, and on enter
ing a strip Of woods was fred on
from ambush. His horse fell dead,
but its rider escaped unframed and
rolled over on the opposite side of
the horse to that from which the
firing proceeded The two wouldbe
murderers, who were the uncle and
brother mentioned, thinking that
Ridgely was killed, approached.
When within about ten feet Ridgely
suddenly raised up aud shot both
assailants dead in their tracks.
Ridgely offered to give himself up
but the officers said it was clear
case Of self defense and would not
arrest him.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30

no railroad inf uence had anything
to do with the matter.
Roll called on the motion TO re-
consider, the motion to table having
been withdrawn-ayes 43, noes 81.
SO the vote was reconsidered.
The bill was dropped for the con
sideration OF senate bills.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30

Mrs. Davis aud Hansen have started
an establishment of the above descFip-
ton. and tender their services to the
citizens OF RusseIlville and surround
ing country. All kind Of gentlemen's
repairing done, AS well as millinery
and dress making OH short notice, and
on most reasonable terms. They res
pectfully solicit the public patronage.
Give them call.
Mrs. y. HANSEN.
Russellville, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30
NOrICE FoR prBIICArI0y,

Landomee AZ bafdanelle, Ark, March 81, $50.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has died notice Of his intention
to make hnal proof in support OF his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
county Judge OF Pope county, at Dover, Ark,
on Nav nth, 1881, yiz:
John q. Hickey, ma entry No. ID sSl for tho
n = y sec %, TIP 0. u % west.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
ms continuous residence upon and cultiya-
tion OF, said land, viz.
g: w, Zachary, u Augsburg, Ark, and y.
4. Horton, > p sexton and 9. -. Zachary, OF
Cabin Greek, Ark.
apr27 a. G. LEMING. Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30
ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE.
SIS BILLs PASSED


SENATE BILLS PASSED
To compel railroads to maintain
depots and stop their trains within
corporate limits OF cities and towns.
! To change the law providing for
the age OF pupils entering the Deal
Mute Institute. 1t is changed from
0 to 80 and put at to 20, with priv
Hedge of remaining until course OF
instruction is completed.
To provide for the improvement OF
the main cell building OF the state
penitennary
To prevent the taking up OF state
lands for the timber on them. which
/ is cut oil and the land allowed TO 60
/ back to the state for taxes.
To render railroad companies
liable to employees for damages caus
ed by the negligence Of other EN-
ployes Of the road.
To autharize counties to offer re
wards in certain cases, not to exceed
500.
To regulate the building sof wire
/ fences in this state and TO protect
stock.
House bill to give greater protec-
ton to laborefs.
Requiring mutual aid companies
to pay special tax as other insur-
ance companies.
TO protect innocent purchasers OF
property sold under conditional sale.
To provide for taxing up cost
against railroad companies, and TOR
other purposes.
The conference bill passed by the
house to regulate fare on railroads.
To regulate Mutual Aid Insurance
companies, as agreed upon by con
ference committee and passed the
| lower house.
HoUsE-BILLs PASSED.
Reducing the expenses of the gen
eral assembly.
Requiring that crops be planted
before they can be mortgaged.
Bill making it a criminal offense,
punishable with Imprisonment for
not less than five nor more than
twenty years for carnally knowing
any female child under fourteen years
OF age.
! Providing for an allowance for
widows and children in case of de-
cease of husband and father, and
changing the present law 50 that
where the personal estate does not
exceed $500, it shall go to the wife
and children. Where it exceeds
$500 and not more than $500, $500
at cash price, shall 90 TO the wife and
children.
To restore to market certain in
tefnal improvement, seminary and
saline lands heretofore sold on credit
by the state.
To regulate practice of dentistry
and to proviF for the punishment
Of the violation thereof
To give the parties concerned the
right to take mortgage from the
clerks office and destroy it after the
lien has expired; or, if one of the
! DdIbitS Hu5 uDt NlLHQtdWu ~ ellC
clerk may destroy it after the two
years, in the presence OF two dis
| interested witnesses.
To prohibit the leaving of cotton
seed unprotected from swine, and
making a violation Of the law mis-
demeanor, punishable with fine Of
not less than $40, nor more than $25
Requiring the commissioner to ex-
anime the books and accounts of the
treasurer every six months, and see
that all the money audited on books
is on hand.
To provide. when person is con
vIcted of a misdemeanor they shall
not be kept on convict farm for a
longer term than one year. II any
of the fine is not worked by this time
it may be recovered by process of ex.
ecution as in other cases.
To give any person the right to
destroy an assignment when fraud is
discovered whether the assignee
knew it or not. Nashville News.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30
NOTICE FoR PUBLICATION.

LHHWVIHNt az UdIUanNIIe, NIX, Mafch 2I, I60I.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has Gicr notice IF Ills Intention
TO make final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
G unity Judge q Pope county, at Dover Ark,
on May eth, 1881, viz:
George w. Zachary, ia entry No. Is Oh,
22 west.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
tiou Of. said land. viz.
j. q. Hickey, Of Augsburg, Ark, aud d. II.
Horton, J. ;, sexton aud Charles Thoml son,
Of Cabin Greek, Ark.
apr27 A. G. LEMING, Register,
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30

SENATOR Edmunds thinks the re.
pubicans will nominate a good man
in 1888. Then he wants the world
to know that he has a pretty good
opinion of himself.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30
For Sale bv II. j. WILSON.
CITY RESTAURANT.
u. q. wrLLs. pRornrEroR.

II. G.. WELLS, PROPRIETOR,
In the Pruitt building, on jefferson
street, Russellyille, Arkansas. Meals
20 cents, and at all hours, from a. m.
to 8 p. m. Boarders taken by the day
or week. Rates reasonable. Call and
see me.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30

POSTMASTER Dixon, of Fallsville,
Newton county, and his son Ira Dix
on, who was mailrider between
Clarksvllle and Fallsville, have been
arrested for rining registered pack
ages and lodged IN the U. S. Jail at
Ft. Smith. Inspector Pulsifer of
st. Louis worked up the care.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30

Business failures IN the United
States and Canada for the seven
days ended Saturday last aggregate
259, as compared with 220 the PIE
yions week and 22l the correspond
ing week of last year.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30

THE Iron Mountain railroad pro-
poses to donate to the State enough
money to increase the salary of the
State Geologist to $4,000 a year.
This salary ought to command "a
man with the highest order of at
tainments and specially fitted for
the position.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30
may
STRAYED.

From my place one mile east of the
Burnet ford, one black mare about II
hands high, shod all round, thin in or
der, one ear little dropped. | will pay
So 20 any one that will deliver her to
me at my place above named.
ii. CLAY CoRoUTHERs.
Apr 6
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30

Hon. w. II. Martin, of Henderson
county, Texas, has been nominated
for congress to succeed Hon. John
Fl. Reagan, elected to the senate
He IS a sound democrat and very
popular and is known far and wide
as "Old Howdy."
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30

AN interesting serial entitled
"The Delinquent Land List" is hav-
ing an extensive run IN the Arkan
sas press just at this time.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30

ALL the great cotton seed oil
schemes will come to naught if the
planters viii wisely determine to
have good prices for their seed or
use them for fertilzing purposes.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30

On the first page we publish the
full text Of the Smith railroad bill.
1t goes into effect sixty days from
It's passage.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-03-30

Ar Fort Smith the real estate trans
fers in eleven days amounted to
$702,3l6. Great Is the BOOM
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ribbons-red, white and blue-and on the case
WIS neatly engraved: ITO Grover Cleveland.
President of the United States. From TRAY
cling Maui The donor persistently tried TO
give il TO the President himself. but he as
doterminedly refused 20 notice tho man or the
gift. 1t was advertising dodge.
The Duckworth Club made a cali at the
Evening Democrat office. at o'clock last even
ing. and finding Green Smith there, called on
him sor a speech. He, of course. responded,
and gave them some ideas or jennings county
Democracy that euthused them. do didn't nave
much TO say about Cleveland and his CIVIL
service theories.
Tho liable efforts" of President Cleveland are
prepared IN advance. BE is very careful and
painstakfng man. His imrromptu speeches. ana
the thoughts which come TO him .'nt TINS mo-
ment" are all elaborated in the White house
work shop and put into tyne IN the Governinent
Printing Office The truly powerful effort IN In
dinpapolis was written and stamped IN wash
inrton and so with all the other speeches ne
will make ut the towns and cities OF his route
1t would be impossible for a great stat"snSn 20
'throw off, a gigantic effort Ike Mr IleNrlAnds
address here: such do not come out except with
great labor and fasting.
Mrs Banks mother-in-lsw of Murar l1aIstead,
came ur from Cincinnati with the Dnck""rths.
Although quite an old lady she made her ~ay 20
the sneakers stand where she introduced hersef
to Mr.. Lemeke and was by him presented 70 az;
Mcdonald. On explaining who she was and
that she was Democrat from the Jenere9nlan
period ARRANGEMENTS were made to give per
presentation TO the President and his wife,
which was done in the period OF duiet when the
south doors had been closed a. l'3O clock.
Albert Gall presented his badge 10 MRS. IleVe-
land remarking that he understood she was
member OF the executive committee at Wash
inctou and ought to have the insignia OF once,
She accepted, with thanks.
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panel of black darker green braid. and ~"
OF tho extended down the back of the
OF tce material. belonging to the Peek a
boo" family. and worn without strings. her
hair, which is quite dark brown, If not black,
was combed bgh from the back of her neck,
and was only slightly visible under the little
bonnet in frout-no bangs Mrs. Cevelands
taste 20 iewelry is modest, as she wore no ear
rings-a little horseshoe OF diamonds at her
throat and a short cnateialue watch chaln oelng
her sole ornaments. On her hands were
tan-colored gloves stitched with black, and IN
them she carried huge but beautiful bouquet
of MarecAal Neil roses. She looked quite plain
among the ladies of the reception committee.
who were in full gala day attire the occasion
required, but she looked that singular yet de-
scrlptlve word stylish. and bore herself as De-
longing 10 the beau monde which, indeed, ought
to satisfy the most critical sense
just as the party took their places on the
platform. q beautiful basket of flowers was
presented to Mrs Cleveland by delegate from
the \. ". G. I. u, of which she q mem Der
before she assumed matrimonial responsibilities
She received 1t graciously, and placed ii upon
the table beside her. Then. not 10 be outdone
by the Trailer sex, gentleman representing
some unknown body stepped forward and de-
Hvered two immense bouquets, after which the
floral offerings subsidized.
Mrs. Cleveland's smiles while the fhrong
passing fell ike the dew-upon all alike, and
with LIBERAL lmDartlality. And the crowd surged
onward. about one in ten catching bow
smile, and about the proportion seeing
ythine of the President, the first lady of
stupid. and this crowd was no exception. Hun
dreds drifted past with their faces dead-set in
direction opposite the platform, and no amount
OF suggestion to Look to the left" from the
nfitiary rninions in charge could affect
their obtussness. Plenty of women
were looking directly toward the Presi-
dent. and when The order again.
look to the Left" they directly faced to the
right, and drfted past the entire spectacle with
etimpsing it. A glance down the ranks
pressing in gave great force the expression,
open rnouthed admiration" q large number
of the uDturnel faces were in that unhanGsome
condition.
Mrs Cleveland's manners and appearance
pleased the general pu Dic. and this satisfaction
was given EXPRESSION in such phrase as, She's
real nice and piain-not bic tony" etc. She
was indeed affability and graclousness persona
fed. AT time glance across the slowly
moving myriads of PEOPLE disclosed the fact that
the emile. like our flag, was ''stili there, and
heaming in natural and undiminished bright
At fret blush, II seemed that reception
without Misunderstanding to be a good thing for
the President. but after an hour of steady bow
ing. feeling of sympathy Cor his neck under
constant saw by stiff collar gave birth to
opinion that OF the two kinds of gymnastics the
wear and tear on elbow and shoulder blade
would have been preferable.
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ST. LOUIS Oct. 1.-The train left Terre
Haute ftty-six minutes late. AS II moved of a
hundred hands were stretched upward, and their
owners sought to follow the train, rnaay cling
ing to the railing and clauoripg for the coveted
grasp. "No." said the President. "IIl shake 10
hands from a moving train; some of YOU will
get killed or hurt want no such response
biity."
measure of the enthusiasm created By the
presence of the chief magistrate of thg Reuublio
is found in the fact, told by the railroa people,
that not less than 6 600 peorle had been brought
IN by the trains ID day. many OF them from the
distance OF nifty or sixty miles merely look
az him for the brief appointed half
hour or his stay; and thIS they had
done with the knowledge that for half their
number there would be- no returning trains till
Monday. During the absence of the excursion
lists from the train at Terre Haute, considerable
oifhculty wac experienced by the railroad people
in protecting II from q mob OF yan6als rho
<mained at the station. One man with "A big carv-
ing knife found trying TO chip of a
piece of the Presidents car as q
momento 4 mischievous fellow, who was
somewhat intoxicated, sought entrance to
The train from the rea-. and being refused, went
forward aud succeeded in uncouplinc the ears.
The entire force of the train, dozen men, were
ordered and put on patrol duty around IL.
There were bonhres, torch and Chinese Ian.
tern displays and brass band serena3es az near
Continued Seventh Page
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THE RECEPTION.
Scenes and Incidents While the Throng Was
Passing Through the State-House.

Scenes and Incidents While the Throng Was
Passing Through the State-House.
After leaving the platform at the south en-
trance of the State-house the presidential party
was escorted to the Governors reception room,
followed by the persons who had occupied seats
on the stand where the speaking had occurred.
These gentlemen were individually introduced
to President and Mrs. Cleveland by Gov.
Gray. Senator Harrison the last of the
number and he greeted cordially by both
the President and wife, with whom he conversed
for two or three minutes. before the party
was escorted to the rotunda where the public
reception was to be held.
In the rotunda just enough preparation had
been N ade to relieve the place of It's baroness
The plants in the inches, the flags festooned in
the galleries and portrait of Mr.. Hendricks
placed high in the northeast corner of the octa-
gon comprised the simple Details aside from the
dais This was of an ell;ptical shape, with the
floor carpesed with Brussels and the sides draped
with bunting On it were seats for the Presi-
dent aud Mrs. Cleveland. the ladies and
gentlemen attending them. The places for the
President and wife were at the south end. where
a light stand Cd which rested boquet was
added to the furniture. 1t was here that the
people were received in which Office the police
and military materially assisted
About detail of the .Duckworth Club
of Cincinnati came and took the west side of
the rotunda. while the east there SINH
lar representation from the Jefferson Club of
Cincinnati and the Hendricks Club of this city
At the northeast corner stood the Governors
staff in full uniform. On an inner circle were
guards from the Light Infantry of the city. de-
tails from which also guarded the approaches to
the rotuDda the outside. Preceding the
trance of the distinguished party the Duck
worth, jefferson and Hendricks Clubs went
through evolutious that afterwards placed the m
in line down the corridors. Above. in the gal
leries overlooking the scene. were crowds of
citizens admitted thereto by tickets and off in
q far gallery the band. at intervals supplied the
music.
Thus prepared for the reception. the presiden-
tial party entered. Mr. Cleveland and Governor
Gray leading. followed by EX-SENATOR Mcdonald
and Mrs. Cleveland Judge Turp,e and Mrs. Gray,
John P. Frenzs and Mrs McDonald Mr. \. S.
Byram and Mrs. Knefer. Mayor Denny and Mrs.
Bynum. Congressman Shively and Mrs Pierre
Gray NJ. Lemcke. Mrs. Byram and DIR.
and Mrs James Mcleod. and the other